Tangier Private Tour: Medina, Kasbah & Camel Ride
Customize your route through Tangier's landmarks without building the day yourself.
A private guided tour of Tangier led by Karim, a licensed guide with 15+ years experience, covering the Medina, Kasbah, Cap Spartel, Caves of Hercules, and Achakkar Beach with a camel ride. The itinerary runs 5–7 hours and adjusts to your pace. Hotel, port, or airport pickup is included, and the guide speaks English and Spanish. Optional museum visits and a traditional Moroccan lunch are available.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Tangier's landmarks and markets
- Stroll through Rmilat Forest
- Ride camel on Achakkar Beach
- Visit Cape Spartel Lighthouse
- Explore Caves of Hercules
- Tour the Kasbah and gardens
- Optional visit to Kasbah Museum
- Walk Tangier Medina and markets
- Optional Moroccan lunch or snacks
- Visit Place du 9 Avril 1947
- Optional visit to American Legation Museum
- Optional visit to Moshe Nahon Synagogue
- Parc Perdicaris 20m
- Cape Spartel 20m
- Caves of Hercules 20m
- Tangier Kasbah 30m
- Musee de la Kasbah 20m
- Medina of Tangier Entry included 3h
- Place du Grand 9 Avril 1947 30m
- Moshe Nahon Synagogue 20m
What’s included
- Private transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned Mercedes van.
- hotel, port, or airport pickup and drop-off.
- licensed guide Karim with 15+ years experience.
- camel ride at Achakkar Beach.
- visits to the Medina, Kasbah, Cap Spartel Lighthouse, and Caves of Hercules.
- complimentary bottled water, Moroccan mint tea, and local snacks.
- photo stops at panoramic viewpoints.
- time for shopping in local markets.
- local restaurant and shopping recommendations.
- flexible itinerary adjustable to 4–7 hours based on your schedule.
- Every day 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00
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Private full-day tour of Tangier with licensed guide Karim, camel ride on Achakkar Beach, and visits to the Kasbah, Caves of Hercules, and Cap Spartel.
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The experience
Karim meets you at your hotel, port, or airport and drives you through Tangier in a comfortable air-conditioned Mercedes van. The route adapts to what you want to see. There's no fixed sequence, so if the Medina matters most, you spend the time there. If you'd rather linger at Cap Spartel Lighthouse where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, the schedule shifts. Complimentary bottled water, Moroccan mint tea, and local snacks travel with you.
The Medina unfolds as narrow, winding streets lined with vibrant markets and local shops. You walk through Petite Socco, a historic square once home to writers and merchants, and browse traditional crafts while Karim shares stories about the city's past. Time for shopping is built in, and if you want to try a traditional Moroccan lunch at a local café, he recommends places he knows. The Kasbah sits on a hill overlooking the harbor. You explore the historic courtyards and gardens that were part of Sultan Moulay Ismail's 17th-century palace, with panoramic views of the city and water for photos.
The Caves of Hercules sit next to the King's summer palace. The sea entrance is known as "The Map of Africa" because its shape resembles the continent when viewed from the water. Cap Spartel Lighthouse, built in 1864, stands at the northwestern tip of Africa and frames the meeting point of two seas. Achakkar Beach is where you meet gentle camels and ride along the golden sand with the Atlantic beside you. Optional museum visits (the Kasbah Museum, the American Legation Museum, or the Moshe Nahon Synagogue) can be added if you want deeper dives into Tangier's history and heritage. The whole day is flexible: you can run the full 5–7 hours or compress it to 4–5 hours if your schedule is tight.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.
What's included in the price of this Tangier tour?
The tour includes private transportation in an air-conditioned van, hotel or port pickup and drop-off, complimentary bottled water and Moroccan mint tea or coffee, a camel ride at Achakkar Beach, and access to all the main sites: the Medina, Kasbah, Cap Spartel, and Caves of Hercules. Museum entrance fees and lunch are optional and cost extra.
How long does the Tangier Private Tour actually take?
The tour runs 5–7 hours depending on what you choose to see and how long you spend at each stop. If you're short on time, Karim can compress it to 4–5 hours and focus on your priorities.
Can I customize which sites we visit on this tour?
Yes, the itinerary is fully customizable. You tell Karim what interests you most, and he adjusts the route and timing. If you want to skip a site or spend extra time at another, the day reshapes around your preferences.
What is the Caves of Hercules and why is it worth visiting?
The Caves of Hercules are a natural and historical wonder located next to the King's summer palace. The sea entrance is called "The Map of Africa" because its shape resembles the African continent when viewed from the water. It's said to have been created by the Phoenicians and is one of Tangier's most photographed spots.
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Tangier Private Tour: Medina, Kasbah & Camel Ride
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